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ICL has been collaborating with Bangor University on a unique research project which is exploring soil-plant interactions and fertilizer impact for turfgrass. The results may well revolutionize the use of fertilizers and encourage sustainable innovat

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More and more greenkeepers are talking about problems with parasitic nematodes affecting their turf. Seaweed could provide a sustainable, novel solution for reducing plant-parasitic nematodes in turf grass.

Without previous extended research into this

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ICL and Lancaster University joined forces in 2017 to conduct a first-time research into the effects of wetting agents on plant physiology.

PhD researcher Vasileios Giannakopoulos committed himself to the three-year project to find out how wetting age

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ICL has announced an update to the UK label of its residual herbicide, LockStar, which will provide users with more effective and flexible weed control.

The label update includes extended use of the product meaning that LockStar can now be applied all

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ICL has announced that LockStar - a new residual, pre-emergent total herbicide for vegetation management, is now available in Ireland.

LockStar arrives at a time when public green spaces, amenity areas and transportation infrastructure are all coming

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ICL has announced the launch of Gronamic - a new range of organo-mineral fertilizers.

The Gronamic range comprises various analyses and particle sizes to suit the demands of all types of fine and coarse turf. The range combines the benefits of mineral

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Fusion Media posted a blog post
The Retreats Group, which encompasses three of the leading luxury hotels in Wales—Twr y Felin Hotel, Roch Castle, and Penrhiw Priory—has always been dedicated to maintaining immaculate grounds that reflect the beauty of its locations.For Ollie…
2 hours ago
Tim Bucknall replied to Adam Snow's discussion Mankar HQ Sprayer no mix sprayer
"I've tried something similar in the past.  That was very expensive to operate as you had to buy their own formulation, whereas at least this looks like you can use standard roundup in it: but I found the other main downsides were 1) the narrow swath…"
6 hours ago
Adam Snow posted a discussion
Hi there, I was looking into how we can save a bit of time on our maintenance contracts. We use glyphosate to treat weeds around paved and gravelled areas. Setting up the sprayer and mixing chemicals takes time and takes up space in the van. Have…
7 hours ago
Andrew holt replied to Andrew holt's discussion Safety goggles
"Cheers, will have a look for these, nice and cheap "
19 hours ago
Andrew holt replied to Andrew holt's discussion Safety goggles
"Again only seen these connected to helmets, but I'm guessing they can be bought as a single piece to use without a helmet,  will look into these and the full face ones mentioned above"
19 hours ago
Andrew holt replied to Andrew holt's discussion Safety goggles
"Do these have to be connected to a helmet or can you use them on there own? Dog shit and slugs!, neither taste nice 🤣"
19 hours ago
Nils is now a member of Landscape Juice Network
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John F replied to Richard Harding's discussion Lawn cut prices 2025
"Perhaps consider taking a cut on the larger lawns if those gardens can offer Winter opportunity but obviously try to establish if those larger gardens already have another gardener providing maintenance in which case it's pointless .
I used to have…"
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Fusion Media posted a blog post
ICL is pleased to announce the launch of Trophy XL®, a new turf herbicide from Corteva Agriscience that combines established herbicide technology with the innovative active ingredient Arylex™. Designed for managed amenity turf, Trophy XL offers…
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Adam Woods replied to Richard Harding's discussion Lawn cut prices 2025
"I always take into account the avoidance of travel time, that is the biggest thief of ££
Your £1 per minute is all well and good, but if you have to load, drive to the next street, park and unload you  will have probably lost 20 mins in total, often…"
yesterday
Tim Bucknall replied to Richard Harding's discussion Lawn cut prices 2025
"Work out what you earn per hour, or per half day, at £1/ minute, because I bet you don't get 60 chargeable minutes in every hour!  This will give you a better idea what to charge per hour for larger jobs. 
 
I agree £140 sounds steep, my gut is…"
Wednesday
Fusion Media posted a blog post
GroundsFest is proud to announce an exciting new initiative: the GroundsFest Academy.The GroundsFest Academy which has been designed to provide free education for anyone working in groundscare and landscaping.By reinvesting profits from GroundsFest…
Wednesday
Fusion Media posted a blog post
Managing the expansive grounds of Warwick Schools Foundation requires precision and dedication, and Grounds Manager Duncan Toon relies on trusted solutions to meet these demands.Recently, he found that MM Tetra Sport grass seed has become an…
Wednesday
Ian Harvey replied to Richard Harding's discussion Lawn cut prices 2025
"One thing that I find is that cut and collect is a different service than a mulch cut. Cut and collect takes longer, as a result of stopping to empty bag, and you need to dispose of the cuttings.
As a result, I often offer 2 options for mid to large…"
Wednesday
Peter sellers replied to Richard Harding's discussion Lawn cut prices 2025
"Rich, Been in the trade a very,very long time and we still struggle to gauge a happy medium for domestics .

We are mainly commercial now where high rates are easily achievable but we do a few domestics at the high end and in all honesty we try to…"
Wednesday
Richard Harding posted a discussion
Good evening allI operate as a sole trader and throughout the cutting season  I use an alternate week on/week off diary to provide fortnightly lawn cuts so that I can utilise the off week for one of jobs and small landscaping projects.i have been…
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Lawn cut prices 2025

Good evening allI operate as a sole trader and throughout the cutting season  I use an alternate week on/week off diary to provide fortnightly lawn cuts so that I can utilise the off week for one of jobs and small landscaping projects.i have been…

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Salt spreader for sale

Surplus to requirements -as new (used twice).Matterhorn pedestrian salt speader from Gritex. Unlike many salt spreaders advertised these do work properly and will handle damp salt, spreads up to 3mt and holds 25 kg plus, variable output settings.…

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Safety goggles

Evening chaps!I'm after some recommendations for safety goggles, I need some for just domestic strimming, I used to use safe eyes mesh goggles, which where fantastic, but can't seem to find them anywhere now. since my last pair got destroyed I've…

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